Addiction is a widespread issue that affects millions of people around the world. In fact, according to the World Health Organization, over 39.5 million people globally suffer from substance use ...

Sometimes addiction has more to do with the ability to tolerate day-to-day life without the substance: self-regulation.

As a staff member out at Cornerstone of Recovery, the drug and alcohol treatment center in Louisville, one of the things I’ve learned since coming on board full time is just how much I have yet to ...

All In Solutions Detox, a Joint Commission-accredited treatment center in Simi Valley, CA, emphasizes the critical importance ...

This article is part of a Health Affairs Forefront series titled “New Challenges for Health Care.” The series of articles focuses on emerging issues that are facing decision makers at provider ...

Addiction can be defined as compulsive drug use despite wanting to stop. The unwilling addict wants the drug but also wants not to want it. From the outside, drug use looks like a choice but it is not ...

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and understanding of alcohol abuse. Over time, excessive alcohol consumption can lead to the development of chronic diseases and other ...